Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA)
The society was formed on the 18th June 2014 by a group of enthusiastic botanical artists from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a botanical art society in Scotland that would be open to all.
The SSBA, as a Registered Charity (SC045778), is dedicated to nurturing and promoting botanical art, while respecting its traditions.
We aim to provide a forum to share and disseminate knowledge and expertise in all aspects of botanical art; encouraging a high standard of artistic achievement and providing a platform for the exhibition of botanical art in Scotland.
News
Afternoon tea members’ event at Callander House
We had a very successful event on Saturday 15th October, when members were able to take time to meet up and discuss the exhibition while enjoying afternoon tea. There was also an opportunity to talk about upcoming exhibitions and to give suggestions for the direction and future of the Society.
Members who were unable to come along were invited to pass along their suggestions via email.
Congratulations to Sharon Fox for winning the ‘People’s Choice Award’, sponsored by Barrie Scott and Co.
Sharon Fox with her award-winning painting
Congratulations also to our members whose work was selected as highly commended:
Nicola Macartney
Anne Carlaw
Hazel Morris
Aileen Friis-Jorgensen
Also, our congratulations to Kathy, whose painting was voted the best in the George Forrest category by the jury.
Kathy Munro
Upcoming Exhibition – 12 September to 16 October
‘Enchanted Forrest’ at The Park Gallery, Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR, from Monday 12th September to Sunday 16th October
Plants discovered by George Forrest, Falkirk-born botanist and plant collector
Informal botanical painting days at the Scottish Arts Club
24 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BW, from 10.30 to 15.30.
Dates for 2016 are:
Wednesday 18 May
Wednesday 15 June
Wednesday 13 July
Wednesday 14 September
Wednesday 12 October
Wednesday 16 November
AS a Charity THe SSBA is solely funded by money raised through membership and exhibitions, if you would like to donate to us please use the following forms :
Our grateful thanks to The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society https://thecaley.org.uk/ and Giclee UK for their ongoing support.
Thank to the Finnis Scott Foundation for the Biennial award that funded the Introductory and Intermediate Botanical Art workshops in Aviemore and Dumfries from 2022 to 2024.